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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-27

At the New York Experiment station,
during tests made in pea culture, tie fol-
lowing points were noted: Permitting the
seed Of peas to sprout before planting in
dictated an advantage in the earliness of
the first pods of three to eight days. The
position of the seeds in the pods did not
appear to have any influence ON the re-
sultant plants. a slight promotion OF
eariness-thrce or four days-waS noted
as the effect Of pinching the terminal
shoots. Mulching the soil lightly between
the rows of peas with straw retarded the
attack of mildew very perceptibly. August
IL the muched rows were free from mil
dew, while unmulched rows planted at
the same time were entirely developed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-27
GROUND LINE IN FRONT

Cross SECTION or BARN WITH SlLO.
four days elapSing between filings
When all was in. it was left about
week. when it Vas lcVecd and
covered with building paper. with boards
on top of paper, and aftcr several days
four inches of earth was put on. Opened
the silO and commenced feeding the mid
die of January. Found it i'll very good
condition with the exception of some at
the corners, where the boarding joining
the wall was not perfect The ensilage
was quite sour, but the cattle ate it
ravcnously, prctcrring it to almost any
other feed. and there was an increase in
the flow of milk about five per cent. Some
friends who were skeptical in regard tn
the cnSilagc making good butter a"knoW-
lcdLod. after tastiH-r it, that il was ~ good
ils from any other feed. This farmer has Il
farm Of | 10 acres and has been able to
keep forty head of stock by buying some
mill feed With ensilage, he thinks he
can double the number OF stock This
year he contemplates fitting up both wings
Of his COW barn. making two silos twenty
eight by eleven feet and fifteen feet deep,
which he estimates will hold about l;C
tons He will be particular to make the
SilOS air tignt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-27

The latter part of this winter was severe
on the stock in the Atlantic states a, far
south as the Caroliuas The average by
states however, varies but little from
that of last year. According to Statisti-
clan Dodge the cattle of the New England
states are in generally good condition.
The states north and westward from the
Ohio to the Missouri rivers show an aver
age condition rs regards flesh and free
dom from disease. Shelter aud food are
provided as rcqurcd and LOSSES are re-
duccd to "A minimum. Condition is high
in California and Oregon. both being
slightly above the average. The cattle on
the ranges suffered severely from the in
clcmency of the winter, and the results of
the season will more strongly than ever
impress upon herd owners the necessity.
even from a financial point of view, Of
providing sufficient shelter against the
dreaded billiards. and of supplying them
selves with forage for more winter feed
ing.
The losses of the past year Wcr" more
severe than usual. owing in some mea-
sure to the hard winter. Deaths from
exposure We're Il very large itrn in the
total loss, and were heavy in some of the
range sections. In Georgia and Texas
starvation was fruitful cause of death,
while in the latter state the drought pro-
duccd great loss. Cattle have been COM
paratiVcly free from serious diseases in
most sections. The dreaded plcuro pncu-
monia has appeared in Il number OF coun-
ties, mostly near large cities in the east,
TO which the infection is generally traced.
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gro be cOHtinucd.O
ENJOY LIFE.

What truly beautiful world we live in
Nature gives us grandeur of mountains, glcns
and oceans, ana thousands of means of enjoy
tncnt. We can desire no better when in perfect
health but how often do he majority of pco-
pie feel like giving it up dsheartened dscour-
aged and wOrn out with disease, and there is
no occasion for this feeling, as every suffer-
or can easily obtain satisfactory proof, that
Green's august FlOlrcr, will make them free
from dSeas =, as when born. Dyspep-+tt-and
Liver Complaint are the direct causes of sew
cnty-hvp per cent OF such maladeS as Bilious
ness Indigestion, Sick Headache, COstivcncss,
Ne vous PruStratipn. Dizziness of the Head,
PalptHtiol Of the Heart add other diSrrcS ing
symptom. Three dose. of UgltSt FiIlccr
viii prove its wonderful effect sample bot
ties, 10 cents. Try il.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-27

Wick says of it: "ltS points of excel
lence are such that we are confident its
advent will be hailed with satisfaction by
both market men and private gardeners.
1t is earlier than any other pole variety,
following ten days after the Dwarf Golden
Wax. The vine makes Il rapid, healthy
growth, bearing clusters of three to six
large pods of rich golden color. The pods
average about eight inches in length and
are exceedingly tender and plump. As
the flavor is also delicate and the pods
stringless, it is not cXcclled as snap bean.
Unlike many pole beans. it is very pro
ductive, continuing to bear, if the pods are
picked, until, frost The snowy appear
ance and cooking qualities Of this bean,
with its great productvencss, will com
mend it as an excellent ana profitable va
rlety for market
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-27

that you escaped
at could not well have been closer, mein-
heer. | hope that, both for your own sake
and for the sake of the people who go out
shooting with you, YOU will not make such
mistake again. Good morning."
The handsome Boer, or Anglo-Boer, sat on
bis horse stroking his beautiful beard and
gazing curiously after John Nels sturdy
Enylsh looking fip1re rs be marched toward
Tho cart for. of course. the wounded wider
Aeeste had long npo yanisbed).
~ wonder" he said to himself aloud, as he
turned his horses head and rode leisurely
away, "if the old volk are right after all, and
sf there is Cod" Frank Muller was suffi-
e,ientlv impregnated with modern ideas to be
a free thinker0 at almost seems like it, he
went on. "else how did it come that the one
i9uljtS passed under his belly and the other
Just touched his head without harming him?
Z oimcd carefully enough, too, and / could
make the shot nineteen times out of twenty
and not miss. Bah, a God | snap my
Fingers at him. Chance is tho only god
E.hance blows men about like the dead grass,
%lH death comes down like the veldt fire and
l,s.r2,s them up. But there are men who ride
,o,isr,os as one rides young colt-ay, who
STrh Is headlong rushing and rearing to their
c5er enis-who let it fly hither and thither
&ili 1t is weary and then canter it along the
guslG that leads to triumph. /, Frank Null
Ser, SIN one of those men. l never fail in the
cud. ( will kill that Englishman. Perhaps
HslE kill old Silas Croft and the IIottentot,
100. i.tah they do not know what is coming.
& 5;now | have helped to lay the mine; and
4pless they bend to my will shall be the one
70 IRE u Will XII them all and Will take
'Aooltonteln, ana then L VIII marry Bessie.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-27

The simple prescription here given has
the Endorsement of a prominent authority
in such matters: "If you have horse
that is in the habit of kicking put him in
a narrow stall that has both sides thickly
padded. Suspend sack filled with hay
or straw so that it will strike his heels,
and let horse and sack fight it out. BE
sure to have things arranged so that the
horse cannot hurt himself. The sack will
be victorious every time, and in the end
the sack or anything else"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-27
Kohl Habi, or Turnip Cabbage.

Kohl rabi, sometimes called turuip cab
bagc, is Il vegetable intermediate between
the cabbage and the turnip. In Europe it
has long been priced, not only as IA vege-
table for the table but rs an excellent
feed for stock. OF recent years our lead
ing secdmcn have included several Varie-
ties of Kohl rabbi in their catalogues, and
our cultiyators are beginning to test its
uses-mOrc especially us general crop to
be used in feeding stock
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-27

states and also common in the valley OF
Virginia, admits of cultivation in two di-
rections-direct and across-and has the
advantage OF saving all hoe labor, in addi-
ton to giving the plants II better oppor-
tunity for sun and air
At the east large areas of corn are usu-
ally sown in drills, and corn planters and
cultivators are adopted. That culture is
yearly gaining advocates and the old hill
system is gradually disappearing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-27

1t is cultivated by sowing the seeds in
rows in May June and July, according to
the latitude. Sow in rows eighteen inches
apart, and thin out rs may DE desired.
When young the flesh of the vegetable is
tender and resembles II fine rutabaga,
with less of the turnip flavor. When fully
matured it becomes too tough for the
table and makes excellent food for stock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-27

Catalogued among novelties this season
in vegetables by seedmen in various sec
tions of the country is the early cluster
golden wax pole bean shown in the cut
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RoPP'S CALCULATOR.

Size 3'aN6 in. weights OF. frlcesl'
Ropp's Calculator is an s0-page.3 OF
pocket cyclopedia Of all works Of the ready
reckoner and lightning calculator class.
There is scarcely problem f. the expert
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Instantly solved, and usually without max
Ing figure. by referring to one or another
Of the many tables in the Calculator. AS q
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With its self-instructing formulas for
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reach at tho moment the business is trans
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The Calculator also embodies other I'm.
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mentioned within the space allotted TO THIS
notice. Suffice 1t to say, however, that ~
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Finally, 1t Is believed that nearly every
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FARM AND GARDEN.
HOW TO MAKE A SATISFACTORY
SlLO AT SMALL EXPENSE.

All About Kohl Rabi-Condition of Cat
tle-Important Points in Field and
Garden Culture-A New and Early Pole
Bean-Agricultural News.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-02
Frank Lsalis's Popular Monthly
For December.

France has always been land of
intrigue, and the recent events, which
shake the present Government, bring
forward General Boulanger, whom
they were scheming to suppress.
The sketch by w. III. Gleadell, in
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly for
December, gives all needed informa-
tion OF this "Coming Man" w. H..
Ballou pictures for us Central Lake
SUPERIOR" which, after sleeping for
two centuries III the State where
French pioneers found IL, has now
awakened like a gaint, and started
into the full day of American activI-
ty. An article ON edwin Forrest,
his Art and Manhood" will revive
recollections of an actor who once
excited the greatest interest in this
country, and make him known to
younger generation. In "The Evo-
luton of Gaming Charles Bacon
gives the term a wider scope than
usual. "Seal-Hunting on the Coast
of Labrador" is full of interest to
those who wear the fur and those
who do not. The gossipy traveller,
Ruthven, takes us through "Paris in
Miniature" that is, Brussels; while
the accomplished DR.. A. II. Guern-
sey tells the tale of "Charles ", En-
peror Of Germany and King ofSpain. ="
There is, also, scientific account of
the "Magic Mirror Of Japan with a
host of clever stories by d. Ker, Ra-
chel Carew, w. Seton, Fanny Aymar
Mathews, and other well-known
writers-all bright, dramatic, touch
ing. The number CLEANS with fine
pictures, from the colored plate to
the last page. Eta w. Pierce'S won
derful story. ''Prince Lucifer," in
creases in power and effective inter-
est.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-02
The Postmaster at Lady Lake Fla

When a man has boon snatched, as
1t were, from the very jaws of death,
aud given a new lease Of healthy life
by means Of a simple remedy, Il is
natural for him to DO enthusiastic in
the praise of the means which deliv-
cred him from deadly peril and in his
gladness of heart he is anxious to let
the world participate in his joy, and
he will spread the "good news" in
order that others, who may be in
similar peril, may be restored to life
and renewed health by employing
the same means which gave him the
victory. This is again oxemplified
in tho following letter which the
Swifts Specific Company have re-
ceived from Mr.. d. H. Byrd, who is
the postmaster at Lady Lake, Sum-
ter county, Florida, as well as lead
ing merchant of that place. Under
date of May A, 1887, he writes:
Gentlemen-Allow me to congratu-
late and return thanks for the won
derful success your S. s. S. has prov
ed in my case. You remember about
year ago wrote you in reference
TO my case. 1 was treated by three
skillful physicians, but with no re-
lief. 1 suffered a great deal Of un-
easiness, besides great deal of pain.
| must say that the contents Of one
dozen bottles of s. s. s. has almost
removed q cancer from my face, which
no doubt would have hurried me to
my grave.
Ishall always keep q good supply
in my store, and urge the sale Of the
same. l do think tits wonderful and
has no equal. ! am yours truly,
B. II. BYRD.
Treaties on Blood and Skin Di-
seases mailed free. The SWIFT SPE-
cIFIo Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-02
oRoFGoN.

CRoFToN, KY, Nov. N.-The town
was thronged with people yesterday
Notwithstanding the rain, and our
merchants did a good business.
Just as we expected the rain came
too early for some aud is continuing
too long for others. Oh, how hard
IL would be to change the weather
to suit everybody.
An enjoyable sociable was given
at the residence of Mr.. ChaS. M.
Gray Thursday evening by the young
ladies of the town.
Miss Matte johnson visited her
parents in your city Friday, accom-
panied by Miss Bunnie Hancock.
The personal property Of Thos. H.
Stevens, deceased, was sold yesterday
Al his late residence, near Macedonia
church, to the highest bidder ana
avery article brought full value.
ID. G. Wiley, of your city, came
down yesterday prospecting, as we
presume, for tobacco.
Joe. p, Bourland is reported to be
improved some since the last opera
ton. IT poo
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-02

ers, of Ozark, Mo, will return here
soon and take charge of spring
school at the common school house.
1t will be remembered that he had
charge of the Crofton Academy a
few years ago and the patrons Of his
school were we'll pleased with his
work and his many friends willlglad-
ly welcome him back.
Willie Johnson has entered the
Crofton Academy.
John II. Myers has moved into his
new residence on Princeton street.
The anti-prohibitionists of Atlanta
argued that prohibition did not pro-
hibit. The objection they raise to it
here is that 1t docs prohibit. How
are we to know what they want2
Many families hero enjoyed a
Thanksgiving turkey. BUCK.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-02
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise.-A purer medicine does moi
exist and it is guaranteed to do all
that is claimed. Electric Bitters
will cure all diseases of the Liver and
Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils,
Salt Rheum and other affections
caused by impure blood.-Will drive
Malaria from the system and pre-
vent as we'll as cure all Malarial fe-
vers.-For cure Of Headache, Consti-
patton and Indigestion try Electric
Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaran-
teed, or money refunded.-Price 30
cts. and $l00 per bottle at Harry b.
Garner'S City Pharmacy.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-02

Read the following Mr.. c. II. Nor
ris, Newark, Ark, says: "Was down
with Abcess of Lungs, and friends
and physicians pronounced me an In
curable consumptive. Began taking
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, am now on my third bottle,
aud able to oversee the work on my
farm. II is the finest medicine ever
made"
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, says :
"Had it not been for DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption would
have died of Lung Troubles. Was
given up by doctors. Am now in
best of health" Try it. For sale by
Harry B. Garner, City Pharmacy.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-02
consumed with the building.

Another bold attempt was made TO
burn Mr.. Jas. II. Browns house on
last Tuesday night. For the third
time the demon made his way into
Mr.. Browns yard bringing from the
woods load Of poplar chips, erected
his fire and made his escape, but on
Tuesday night the guard discovered
the light, ran out just as the incen-
diary ran away. Five shots were
fired at his retroating form, and 1t is
said that he left blood on the fence
where he went over. or this, how =
ever, l can not speak authoritatively.
Tho incendiary, who ever he may be,
makes his visits generally before day
light is entirely gone and has man
aged to take the guard by surprise in
every case. r ouaH AND READY,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-02
Buoklsn's Arnica Salve.

THE Best SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
Sold by Harry B. Garner, City Phar-
macy.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-02

MACEDONIA, KY, Nov. 25.-The
rain that has been falling here for
two days and q half has brought a
great relief to the people of this sec
ton, as some of our citizens have
been obliged to haul water for from
one to three miles and not only for
family use but stock water also, but
our wells, cisterns and ponds have
been replenished and after two days
rain the small creeks and branches
begin to fill up. So we have q hope
that the water famine Is over for the
present, and the forest fires have been
offectually sxtinguished at last. Con-
sidering the long duration OF the fires
the damage is comparatively light ex-
cepting the damage to growing tim
ber which IL scarcely considered in
this section Of country. Along the
Caldwell county line west of this place
the citizens resisted the flames which
they subdued after about two days
with but little damage. Mr.. j. s..
Robinson had few panels Of fence
burned, and Andy Inglice had an old
tODaCCO UhTu UuTuOu uOWu' III luO
Mt. Carmel neighborhood the fire
ragged furiously for several days and
Il was with great difficulty that the
people kept it from their farms.
We could otlearn the extent of dam
age but suppose the fire was confined
TO the forest and did but little damage
to fencing and buildings. Some or
4 miles east of this place along the
Trade Water bottoms the fire follow
ed the track of the cyclone of several
years ago feasting upon the ruins of
the forest for three weeks. Mr.. r.. t.
McKnightlo lost about500panels offence
and a number of loose rails, we hear
of no other serious damage being
done in that direction. Mr.. Jas. Reed
of the vicinity of Pleasant Grove
church In Caldwell county had his
residence destroyed by fire on last
Sunday night; 1t is supposed that
sparks escaped through some
defect in the chimney igniting above
the upper floor. The family were
sleeping on the first floor and did not
discover the fire until II was beyond
any control. We learn that consider
able Of the household goods were
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ESTABLISHED 1850.
The Evansville
Commercial = College
Institute d Business Training.

This old and tried institution has had very
large attendance this winter, both ofladies and
gentlemen, and no wonder, for 1t is ono OF the
most thorough and reliable Business Colleges
in the West. Prof. 3. N. Curnick, the princi-
pal, ig thoroughly conversant with business
practices and office work, as he was for 25 yeara
connected with tho Wholesale business OF Ev-
sarefuliy conducted on practical Business piin-
ciples. Book Keeping, Penmanship, Business
Mathematics, ,Correspondences, Business Forms
Banking, Trading, Short hand, Type Writing,
all thoroughly taught, 80 that the conclencions
student receives reliable business education
worth ten times Its cost. Those Wishing COM
mercial course, lady or gentleman, should at
OF Young men in this and adjoining counties.
Apply by letter or in person to 8. N. CUR
NICK, Cor. srd and Main Streets, Evansville
Indiana. Mch.a
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NosgH CHRISTIAN.

MACEDONIA, KI,, Nov. 23-Mr.
Martin has moved his saw mill to a
point on Trade Water about 5 miles
below Dawson.
The members of the M. E. Church
are moving Woods chapel from its
original site to point near Mr.. M.
A. Guthrie's near this place dis
tance Of about 8 miles.
MARRIED. Trotter-Batson: At
the residence of the brides mother,
Mrs. NJ. O'neal on Sunday the Goth
inst, Mr.. Hugh Trotter to Mrs. Annie
Batson, Ed. Jno. Davis officiating.
P'Pool-White: At the residence
Of the brides father, Mr.. VIM. White,
OF this place, on Tuesday the 22ud
inst, Mr.. Frank P'Pool, of Caldwell
county, TO Miss Virginia G. White,
DIR. ID. NJ. White officiating.
Mr.. Jones, the accommodating mill
er at McKnighps mill, died very sud-
denly last Friday. He only survived
his attack of Pneumonia and typhoid
fever about four days. He was a
consistent members of the Christian
church and a worthy citizen. He
leaves a wife and large family of
children with a host of friends to
mourn his death.
While some teamsters engaged in
moving Mr.. Martins saw mill were
camped near Dawson one of the party
by the name of Harris got on the
outside of too much oil Of gladness
and hollered I'LL his jaws were dislo-
Gated aud his comrades supposing he
had fallen asleep did not discover
his condition until morning. When
they went to get HIM up for break
fast he was unable to stand. By
grunts aud gestures he made them
understand that something was
wrong. He was taken to house, a
physician was called who reset his
Jaws and he was sent home in bug
~. Sam Croft was in the crowd
and says he drank all he wanted of
the stuff and pronounced it of non
effect. But perhaps Sam had lost
sight of the fact that Dawson was
a dry town and in looking for gen.
uine drink, failed to recognize the
effect when 1t came upon him.